The NFL will bring its interactive theme park to New Orleans for the first time in a decade this January. The NFL Experience driven by GMC will run from Wednesday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 in the Morial Convention Center leading up to Super Bowl XLVII.

The event will cover more than 850,000 square feet and will feature youth clinics, punt pass and kick competitions, and Super Bowl memorabilia. The 30,000-square foot NFL SHOP at Super Bowl will offer NFL and Super Bowl XLVII merchandise.

Opening night of the NFL Experience on Jan. 30 will be all about Saints fans. "Saints fan appreciation night" will feature appearances by Saints players and cheerleaders and offer ticket discounts.

Louisiana native Warrick Dunn signs an autograph for Rachael Dover of Houma as part of the NFL Experience in Miami when the Saints played in Super Bowl XLIV. TED JACKSON / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

"It's very fun, there's going to be a lot of youth clinics, autographs from players ... and (fans) also get to see the Lombardi Trophy," said Saints running back Mark Ingram.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 4. and can be purchased by calling 866. TIX-4NFL, online at SuperBowl.com or at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome box office.

Tickets can also be purchased at the Convention Center one hour before opening starting Jan. 30. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 or younger.

The NFL Experience is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 30 and opens at 10 a.m. daily from Jan. 31-Feb 3.